Rubric – Túpac Amaru II HAT

To answer this question correctly, students must explain how the battle depicted in the
map is connected to the both Francisco Pizarro and Peruvian independence. To answer
Question 1, students can explain the battle was an attempt to quell a rebellion led by
Túpac Amaru II against Spanish rule and that Pizarro originally led Spanish conquest of
the region. To answer Question 2, students can explain that Amaru’s rebellion
destabilized Spanish rule and contributed to the Peruvian struggle for independence.
Alternatively, students could explain that Amaru’s efforts inspired the rebels who
eventually won the Peruvian War of Independence.

LEVEL DESCRIPTION

Proficient Question 1: Student identifies and explains a relevant connection between

the battle and Francisco Pizarro.

Question 2: Student identifies and explains a relevant connection between

the battle and Peruvian independence.

Emergent Question 1: Student identifies a relevant connection between the battle

and Francisco Pizarro but does not provide a complete explanation of that
connection.

Question 2: Student identifies a relevant connection between the battle

and Peruvian independence but does not provide a complete explanation of
that connection.

Basic Question 1: Student does not provide a reasonable explanation for how the
battle is connected to Francisco Pizarro.

Question 2: Student does not provide a reasonable explanation for how

the battle is connected to Peruvian independence.